People frequently use the terms bitumen and asphalt interchangeably. These two, however, are very different. Asphalt is a compound composed of sand, particles, and bitumen. Bitumen is used as a binder in asphalt to hold the asphalt together, hence...
People frequently use the terms bitumen and asphalt interchangeably. These two, however, are very different. Asphalt is a compound composed of sand, particles, and bitumen. Bitumen is used as a binder in asphalt to hold the asphalt together, hence...
Almost everyone uses or is influenced by roadways. Individual roads improve accessibility to markets and services by facilitating transportation services and lowering travel and trade expenses. Roads are the primary form of transportation for both freight and passengers in...
Bituminous Surface Treatments (Bituminous surface treatment), sometimes known as a seal coat or chip seal, is a thin protective wearing covering put to a pavement or foundation course. Bituminous surface treatment of roads will help in waterproofing to protect...
Maintenance of Highways refers to the preservation and restoration of each type of roadway, roadside, and structures as close to their original condition as constructed or as subsequently improved, as well as the operation of highway facilities and services...
Pavement is a hard surface composed of durable surface material that is placed down on an area meant to carry automobile or pedestrian activity. What is an Ideal pavement? A good pavement should meet the following criteria: It should...
Micro-surfacing forms a protective layer on the pavement, preserving the road’s underlying structure. The enhanced surface avoids degradation, water penetration, and sub base failure, in essence, it ensures that the micro-surfaced road does not deteriorate as a result of...
A large capital investment is required for road construction and maintenance projects. Hence, in order to develop a quality road, one must prioritize road maintenance. If there is good operation and maintenance of roads over time using proper and...
Construction of roads is the art of understanding the type, base and the thickness of road needed for a particular route based on the traffic and load and then building a quality road that is seamless, safe and makes...